Welcome to Fit For Duty, the podcast dedicated to providing occupational health professionals with valuable strategies and best practices. Empower yourself with the tools to make a positive impact on your practice, and on the employers and workers you serve.
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In this episode of Fit for Duty, host Dr. Larry Earl, along with guest Dena Kirk, an occupational health expert, delve into the importance of post-offer employment testing (POET) for workplace safety and productivity. They discuss the difference between POET and pre-employment physicals, the relevance of essential job functions as defined by the AD…
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Recruitment and Retention Strategies: A New Era of Swifties
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In this episode of Fit for Duty, host Dr. Larry Earl, president of the National Association of Occupational Health Professionals, is joined by Dena Kirk, an occupational therapist and director for Occupational Medicine and Outpatient Rehab Services at Southern Illinois Health, highlights effective recruitment and retention strategies in occupationa…
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Delayed Recovery Part 2 - Risk Assessment & Interventions
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In this episode of Fit for Duty, Dr. Larry Earl hosts Dr. Diana Kraemer to continue the discussion on delayed recovery in workers compensation cases, focusing on the biopsychosocial model. They explore its role in addressing the comprehensive health of workers beyond just the physical injury, emphasizing the importance of work in the healing proces…
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Beyond Band-Aids: Why Holistic Care Matters for Workplace Injury Recovery
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In this episode titled 'Beyond Band-Aids: Why Holistic Care Matters for Workplace Injury Recovery', guest Wamaitha Sullivan shares her journey into occupational medicine, highlighting her initial encounter with the field through her HR role at an oil factory, leading to a longstanding collaboration with Dr. Fletcher. Sullivan advocates for a holist…
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Financial Management of the Occupational Medicine Practice
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In this episode of Fit for Duty, host Dr. Larry Earl, president of the National Association of Occupational Health Professionals, and guest Keith Lavin, Director of Business Operations at Hackensack Meridian Health, delve into the financial hurdles facing occupational medicine practices. They discuss the increasing costs and shrinking revenues in h…
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Fast Tracks to Recovery: Advanced PT Strategies for Early RTW in Workers' Comp Cases
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Fast Tracks to Recovery: Advanced PT Strategies for Early RTW in Workers' Comp Cases with Lucas Myers In this episode of Fit for Duty, Dr. Larry Earl, president of the National Association of Occupational Health Professionals, is joined by Lucas Myers, Senior Director at ATI Physical Therapy. They delve into the world of advanced physical therapy f…
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Navigating Occupational Health: Fitness for Duty Assessments
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In this episode of the Fit for Duty podcast, Dr. Larry Earl, president of the National Association of Occupational Health Professionals, talks with Dr. Manijeh Berenji, an expert in occupational medicine. They discuss the complexities of fitness for duty assessments, the impact of mental health conditions on workplace safety and productivity, the i…
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Delayed Recovery: Identifying Risk Factors in Workers Comp Cases w/ Diana Kraemer of IAIME
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Navigating the Complexities of Delayed Recovery in Occupational Health: A Conversation with Dr. Diana Kramer In this episode of the Fit for Duty podcast, the host Dr. Larry Earl, President of the National Association of Occupational Health Professionals, discusses the concept of delayed recovery in occupational health with guest Dr. Diana Kramer of…
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Exceeding Expectations in Occupational Health: An Interview with Barbara Khozam
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Exceeding Expectations in Occupational Health: An Interview with Barbara Khozam In this episode of the 'Fit for Duty' podcast, host, Dr. Larry Earl, interviews customer service expert, Barbara Khozam, on strategies to improve customer service in occupational medicine. Discussions focus on challenges of balance between patient needs and employer exp…
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The Big Four in Occupational Medicine: A Roadmap to a Fit and Productive Workplace
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The Big Four in Occupational Medicine: A Roadmap to a Fit and Productive Workplace In this episode of Fit for Duty, Dr. Larry Earl, president of the National Association of Occupational Health Professionals, probes into occupational health's crucial role in fostering a healthier, productive, and safe workplace. Joined by Dr. John Koehler, the discu…
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